LEMON-NUT TWISTS
Soft and light as a feather, these lemony twists are a delicious addition to a breakfast or brunch, especially when served with a cup of coffee or tea. Drizzled icing tops them off beautifully.-Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine almonds, brown sugar and lemon zest. Roll dough to a 21x8-in. rectangle. Brush middle third of dough with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle buttered area with half of almond-brown sugar mixture. Fold one of the remaining dough thirds over filling. Brush folded dough with remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining filling. Fold remaining dough third over filling; pinch edges to seal. Cut into eight (1-in.-wide) strips. Hold each strip at both ends, twist in opposite directions three times., Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool. Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Beat until smooth. Drizzle over twists.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Ali Ehsan
e@yahoo.comThese twists are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.
Haiden Ford
ford-h7@aol.comI love the way these twists look. They're so elegant and they make a beautiful addition to any dessert platter.
ELLI davidson
elli.d@hotmail.co.ukThese twists are so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover nuts. I always have a few bags of nuts in my pantry, so I can make these twists whenever I want.
Daniel May
may38@hotmail.co.ukI made these twists for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!
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othat47@hotmail.comThese twists are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is not overpowering and the nuts add a nice crunch.
Aubree Craven
c.aubree@hotmail.comI've made these twists several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Sadie Vadivelu
s_vadivelu@hotmail.comThese twists are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging.
Sayim Saying chw
s-sayim@yahoo.comI love that these twists are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Silos Silos
s-s@yahoo.comI've made these twists with a variety of nuts, including almonds, pecans, and walnuts. They're all delicious, so you can use whatever nuts you have on hand.
Mohammadali KenarKenari
mkenarkenari@yahoo.comThese twists are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.
Shahriar Shihab
s_s@yahoo.comI love the way these twists look. They're so elegant and they make a beautiful addition to any dessert platter.
Godwill Nabit
nabitg@hotmail.comThese twists are so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover nuts. I always have a few bags of nuts in my pantry, so I can make these twists whenever I want.
Mime
mime27@gmail.comI made these twists for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!
Alex Aumick
a.aumick@hotmail.frThese twists are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is not overpowering and the nuts add a nice crunch.
Sifat Hasan
s.h60@gmail.comI've made these twists several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Johnny Meehan
johnny.m@hotmail.frThese were a hit at my party! I made them with almonds and they were delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect and the twists are so cute.